Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
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Transform your child's education from institutional compliance to intellectual freedom. Former New York State Teacher of the Year John Taylor Gatto reveals how compulsory schooling creates dependent workers instead of independent thinkers, replacing natural curiosity with rule-following conformity. Over 30 years of classroom experience led to his revolutionary discovery: genius is as common as dirt, but conventional education systematically destroys it. Why This Educational Awakening Matters Now: After 100+ years of mandatory schooling, literacy rates have dropped, families are fragmented, and children are increasingly disaffected. This isn't failure - it's the system working exactly as designed to produce compliant workers rather than creative thinkers. What You'll Discover: The hidden curriculum that trains children for industrial compliance instead of critical thinking Step-by-step strategies for transitioning from school-based to self-directed learning How to identify and nurture your child's natural learning style and interests Practical methods for creating engaging educational experiences without formal curriculum Real-world approaches to developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and life skills Community resources and support networks for families choosing educational alternatives 25 Years of Proven Impact: This bestseller has guided over 100,000 families toward educational freedom, with children achieving remarkable academic and personal success through self-directed learning. Zachary Slayback, Ivy League dropout and tech entrepreneur, provides a powerful new foreword demonstrating how Gatto's principles create innovators and leaders. Your child's natural love of learning can't wait for education reform. Start implementing these time-tested strategies immediately to unlock their intellectual potential and creativity. Join thousands of families discovering that education works best when it honors children's innate curiosity. Review: Expands The Mind - Thoroughly good read, cementing my personal thoughts and feelings into tangible certainty. Highly recommended. I look forward to reading it again, as a reminder if ever I should quiver with doubt. Review: Apllies totally to UK educational systems. - American but perfectly adaptable to UK situations...
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,040 Reviews |
J**E
Expands The Mind
Thoroughly good read, cementing my personal thoughts and feelings into tangible certainty. Highly recommended. I look forward to reading it again, as a reminder if ever I should quiver with doubt.
C**Y
Apllies totally to UK educational systems.
American but perfectly adaptable to UK situations...
M**S
Accurate, truthful and a must read
This is a very excellent book and a must read. It will seriously open your mind up to reality and help you awaken and use your brain and educate yourself the way your supposed to. It is a serious eye opener. And makes very accurate point
O**Z
Very good book.
Very educational book, all I needed to make up my mind. Author show the behind of schooling, the one we as a parents aren't able to see . I would definitely recommend this book.
M**E
An important book.
I started reading, having watched a few of his Ted talks. I was shocked, especially as I'm a teaching assistant, but I can't refute what the author stated. I actually found myself agreeing with him. I would recommend it as a must read for all teachers.
A**A
Mechanism of social engineering explained.
Everyone who has a state education will be able to relate to this. Answers why people in early 1900 could read Shakespeare at the age of 10 compared to modern adults who still find it difficult to grasp. I heavily recommend "weapons of mass instruction" which is written later by the same author in 2010 for anyone who wants further details.
D**.
Plenty food for thought
Yea really interesting perspective. Plenty of food for thought, schools these days are all about exams and grades not true education. System needs changing
M**N
While a dark view it's in my opinion a reasonable one.
While a dark view it's in my opinion a reasonable one. For anyone who wish to lose their rose tinted glasses if you didn't do it while in school this is the book.
I**Z
Ok
Se tardó en llegar pero llegó. Llegó en buen estado y se ve que está interesante.
A**A
Quick read
A must read for every one who cares about children and society.
D**C
One of the most influential book in my life so far
Mr Gatto is nailing down an issue that stands clear in front of us, using a very effective language. A book that I am actively reccomending.
C**N
Dumbing Us Down
Ótima leitura para os interessados no tema da Educação.
A**Z
A powerful and eye-opening book.
Highly recommended for educators, families or curious minds interested in rethinking our approach to education.
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